Iowa Soldiers Return from France in Des Moines Welcome
Three Iowa soldiers from the 168th Infantry and their trench experiences are highlighted as they return from France. Sergeants Hawkins and Skinner and Private Montgomery are noted for bravery, with Hawkins holding the French war cross. Des Moines plans a hero’s welcome with Salvation Army events and city officials ready to greet them.
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Des Moines
Iowa
168Th Infantry
Third Iowa
Sergeert Owen C. Hawkins
Red Tak
Merle Skinner
Ottumwa
Albert Montcovery
Stuart
Chicago
Third
Liberty Loan
Towa
Lorraine
Montgomery
No Man's Land
Skinner
Altho
Mother's Friend Promises Ease Before Birth
The ad touts Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy to ease nausea nervousness and physical strain of pregnancy. It claims calm nerves, relaxed abdominal muscles and stronger breasts, urging expectant mothers to prepare for birth with the regulator’s product and booklet.
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Lamar Blig
Atlanta
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad From Lemmon's Pharmacy
Mrs. John Potter of 20 Shupe Street Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania praises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and bronchial symptoms. The ad notes no opiates and recommends it for bronchial grip croup and whooping cough with Lemmon's Pharmacy as the supplier.
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John Potter
Shupe St
Mt. Pleasant
Foley
Lemmon’s
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Message From a Soldier Boy in Kansas
A Kansas woman received this message urging renewed church attendance and repentance to end prayer meetings' neglect and halt slaughter. The note argues repentance and prayer align people with God's will and sustain spiritual power.
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Kansas
Mexico City a historic capital with famed cathedral
Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is described as a town of historic interest. The cathedral is praised as the handsomest church on the American continent. The 1508 foundation stone sits on a site of a former heathen temple. The national museum houses Aztec treasures and memorials of Maximilian and Carlotta. Population about 471,000 with many Americans and Germans.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Maximilian
Carlotta
Finances of Iowa state in good shape as warrants paid
Des Moines reports that the Iowa state treasury has paid all outstanding interest bearing warrants except some in the capitol extension fund. Total funds on hand reach about 1.83 million dollars with 1.68 million in revenue. Many appropriations remain untouched due to war, allowing tuition for essential needs without new debt.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Treasury
Capitol Extension Fund
Edwin HH. Hoyt
State Board of Education
State Board of Control
Executive Council
General Assembly
Mysterious Smith Co to Perform In City May Show
The Mysterious Smith Co with the famed Olea appears Saturday May 11 for a varied program of novelties illusions and feats. Olga the renowned mind reader will describe and reveal details about audience members and items of interest.
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West
Smith Co
Olga
New Division of Military Aeronautics Formed
Brig. Gen. Wm. L. Kenly will direct the new division responsible for training aviators and directing air forces.
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Division of Military Aeronautics
Wm. L. Kenly
Division of
Military Aeronautics
A Want Ad in the Journal Will Sell It
A local newspaper advert promises quick sale for household items and furniture. The ad highlights clear pricing and contact details for interested buyers seeking fast transactions.
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Journal
Born Today Mystery Reaches Subbubs Family
An odd family moment unfolds when Subbubs returns home to hear his young daughter reveal a surprising birth today. The little girl speaks first and hints at a notable event without naming specifics.
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Subbubs
Vinol Restores Strength After Sickness in Brooklyn
Mrs. Richter of 134 Menhan St Brooklyn reports pneumonia left her weak with pains and cough. After taking five bottles of Vinol she regained appetite, strength and health. Vinol claims to be a cod liver and iron tonic improving digestion and blood.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
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Thirty-seventh General Assembly
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Sea City
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The
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Eldoré
Independence
Amés
Army & Navy
U. S. Army & Navy Tablet CO
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Wallace Lumber Co
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Mitr
Sherman Bros. Druggists
Washington
Advt
Rf Hoover
Fale
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
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